Underplayed Gems

Nanostorm (2025)

Nanostorm cover
Developer
Asylum Square
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A relentless 2D shoot'em'up where each death makes you stronger as you grind for nanotech upgrades.

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What players say

Players call this an active take on the incremental shooter genre, with a satisfying power curve that turns a weak start into a bullet-clearing powerhouse. Many note it is short and fun but criticize enemy spawns that often appear right in the path, leading to unavoidable hits, and some find the voiceover grating.

Screenshots

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